Illinois Democrats Take Notice by Electing Latina to Lead State Democratic Party
by John Lopez
Pictured above: First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Associated Press Photo
It started on July 11, in a speech in San Antonio, Texas, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden said the following, per the transcript from the White House with emphasis added:
“Raul [Yzaguirre] helped build this organization with the understanding that the diversity of this community—as distinct as the bodegas of the Bronx, as beautiful as the blossoms of Miami, and as unique as the breakfast tacos here in San Antonio—is your strength.”
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Federal Elections | Admin | August 5, 2022 12:00 PM | Comments Off on First Lady’s “Breakfast Tacos” Quote Part of Bigger Message Awaiting Country November 8
Written by Christine Misner
Could Mike Madigan’s luck have finally run out? That’s what many in Illinois are wondering as news of a federal investigation into a bribery scheme linked to the longtime Democrat and Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives have revealed. Calls for him to resign are starting to come from around Illinois. Plus, court records are showing that the scandal may have a link to fellow Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker.… Continue Reading
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Illinois Politics | David E. Smith | July 25, 2020 4:00 AM | Comments Off on Madigan’s Troubles Reach Towards Pritzker